Protect the Local Ecosystem
WHY: Our yards and grounds are part of the local ecosystem, which helps sequester carbon and maintain biodiversity. We aim to help residents make that connection and educate them on how they can contribute.
HOW: Educate the community about their role in the local ecosystem and arm them with strategies to contribute through our
Conserving our Green Spaces
Princeton’s natural spaces are part of what makes the town so special, from the aesthetic and recreational benefits to the provision of clean air and water and wildlife habitat.
Our green spaces also help with water filtration and flood abatement. Natural Resources are not calculated in our GHG inventory but offer impactful strategies to combat climate change.
Conservation efforts and proper ecosystem management can help minimize the risks posed by climate change, in addition to transitioning to more sustainable landscaping practices. The trees in Princeton capture and store about 4% of our emissions each year and also help to reduce urban heat island effects in more developed areas. Tree Equity Scores in Princeton (right image), which rank from 89 to 100 and indicate equitable distribution of tree canopy throughout the Municipality.
While this is an ongoing process that requires continuous focus, Princeton is putting in the work to protect its environment and the surrounding natural areas.
Princeton’s Climate Action Plan
Natural Resources Goal: All Princeton community members benefit from a healthy and resilient ecosystem can be found in Princeton’s Climate Action Plan.
Objective 6: Protect and enhance local natural resources that provide carbon capture; reduce flooding and heat island impacts
Object 7: Protect the tree canopy
Our Initiatives
A program that engages residents and landscapers to adopt practices that protect both the health of workers and the ecosystem.
This blog series features the ways Princeton homeowners, renters, and businesses practice sustainable landscaping. Check out the latest features in our news room.
The Guyot Walk is a hidden gem of natural serenity located in the center of Princeton. Local neighbors organize community-wide workdays to help with invasive species removal and native plantings.
The goal of the project is to revitalize the garden beds at Monument Park to make the plaza a beautiful attraction in time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
